Chef

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Largs; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Scotland is seeking a skilled Chef to join their team at Bay Court Care Home in Largs. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs of residents. The ideal candidate will have culinary qualifications, good communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £13.26 per hour along with excellent benefits including onsite parking and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing food for specific dietary needs.
• Experience working in a care environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals that meet residents' dietary needs.
• Work with the Head Chef on menu planning for a balanced diet.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and adhere to hygiene standards.
• Keep accurate records of food supplies and temperature monitoring.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and manage food orders and deliveries.
• Uphold health and safety standards in kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen and dining equipment.

Skills

Culinary Qualifications

Team Player

Food Hygiene

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent

Job description

Chef

Catering and Hospitality - Bay Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.26 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours:

Located in the picturesque seaside town of Largs, our brand-new, purpose-built home offers luxury living with exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care for 80 residents.

We’re looking for a skilled Chef to join our care home team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.

What we offer:

• £13.26 per hour
• Contracted to full time hours
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Why This Role Matters

As Chef, you’ll do more than just cook—you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your expertise in the kitchen will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.

What You’ll Do

Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
Menu Planning: Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus that provide a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen management, organizing and controlling food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 " 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen, when the Head Chef isn’t available.

Desired Experience

• Specialized Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food for the specific needs of our residents.
• Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

About us

You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your culinary skills to our kitchen, where your meals will nourish, delight, and contribute to the well‑being of those in our care.